New San Marcos parks chief takes reins

City of San Marcos' new Community Services Director Buck Martin talks about his vision for new parks, trails and services he hope to implement in his new position with the city during a visit to the proposed site of Connors Park on Monday.
— Don Boomer

City of San Marcos' new Community Services Director Buck Martin talks about his vision for new parks, trails and services he hope to implement in his new position with the city during a visit to the proposed site of Connors Park on Monday.
— Don Boomer

Martin, a Bonita resident and father of a boy and girl, said he now coaches rugby, along with youth soccer and softball in South County.

He said he hopes to remain in San Marcos not just for a year or two, but for an extended period. He’s has two teenagers at home to put through college, he noted.

Asked why he looked north to San Marcos for the new post, Martin said he was interested in expanding on San Marcos’ strong array of parks and recreation programs. He said the beautiful setting helped, too.

“You’ve got it all here,” Martin said, motioning to the hills north and south of San Marcos.